Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
767 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
864 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Riverside, California | John F. Kennedy Elementary Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 5,693 | #1589 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15704 of 50,301 | #20896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 767 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 56.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 56.8%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.6).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 864 students compared with 767.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 56.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin Franklin Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 767. John F. Kennedy Elementary: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 1183rd of 5,693 and John F. Kennedy Elementary is 1589th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).